Afidopyropen is a novel biogenic pesticide widely applied
to control
sap-feeding pests, and a few studies have evaluated the side effects
of afidopyropen on pollinators, excluding the Asian honeybee. Thus,
we estimated the physiological influences of afidopyropen in Apis cerana, which could cause significant death
and nutritional deficiency in bees after continuous dietary intake
(14 days) at the field recommended dose. Moreover, we found afidopyropen
ingestion-induced changes in the activity of detoxification enzymes
(AChE, GR, CarE) and expression of genes critical for the central
nervous system and chemosensory function in the antennae, brain, midgut,
and malpighian tubule of exposed bees. However, there was no evidence
that there was a long-term impact on foraging activity when observing
foragers treated with apfidopyropen as newly emerged workers. Overall,
our study provides vital information to improve bee health, which
will improve outcomes for beekeepers, increase pollination services,
and strengthen pollinator communities.